On the Table participants were excited and passionate about the fresh, innovative ideas to work together and improve our communities generated during their conversations on October 24.

To help these ideas become a reality, we’re excited to announce Beyond the Table Grants!

Central Carolina Community Foundation will award a total of $20,000 in quick action mini-grants to support ideas that come from our inaugural On the Table conversations.

Grants are available for nonprofit organizations or individuals with a fiscal sponsor who are interested in shaping the future of our community. Grant proposals must address at least one of the 10 issues that were identified as a community priority in the On the Table survey:

What makes our community a good place to live:

Quality public schools

Superb outdoor parks and recreation (including access to the riverfront)

Vibrant social community events (including online and print guides with information about local events and things to do)

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Central Carolina Community Foundation is hosting On the Table with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. On the Table replicates an annual civic engagement initiative of the same name developed by The Chicago Community Trust in 2014. Support for On the Table advances Knight Foundation's work to help cities attract and keep talented people, expand economic opportunity, and create a culture of civic engagement. Knight Foundation believes that successful communities are equitable, inclusive, and participatory.